Wanda Robinson On Don Cornelius, Soul Train Magic & Shaping The Culture! | I Was A Soul Train Dancer

[@Winnib7479]

She is still as pretty as ever. 😊

[@wilfri14]

To all the soul train dancers thank you for all the beautiful memories

[@benitz2628]

We’re grateful to be appreciated all these years later. Especially by the young generation. OG 1973-77💃🏽🚂

[@marcodesantiago5273]

@wilfri14 🥳 We SOUL TRAIN Dancers are happy that people just like you exist ~

[@karenstrickland08]

That’s my great auntie! She can still get down 🥰❤️

[@LisaEllis-rt3xh]

Blessed❤!

[@msd4743]

WOW!

[@4knewt505]

She just seems so sweet!

[@Powerfulchange712]

She’s still a beauty

[@LorenzoColston]

Excellent!!!! So can I.

[@dree2295]

She's soooooooooo beautiful, back then and now!

[@Miss-p1w]

All the dancers still look wonderful 😊like they really took care of themselves

[@gasmith7486]

It’s all that exercise!! Kept the oxygen flowing.

[@deedubb3605]

Whoever thought of this series and keeps it going - BRAVO!! 👏🏾 What an absolute gift to see and hear from Ms. Wanda Fuller who is part of American history! What a phenomenal dancer and performer she was. Favorite era ever!

[@lostdomesticarts7413]

My daughter thought of the series she is creative executive at BET.

[@deedubb3605]

@ Kudos to your daughter! 👏🏾Fantastic idea.

[@bombast718]

@@lostdomesticarts7413Thank your daughter for us! ❤

[@corneliuswashington-gp1we]

@@lostdomesticarts7413 ...i hope that one day your wonderful daughter can do a video on the most popular dancer on SOUL TRAIN....DAMITA JO FREEMAN...one of the things left out of WANDA'S segment was that SHE...EDDIE...DAMITA ...and one other person were backup dancers for DIANA ROSS..on her 1st LAS VEGAS PERFORMANCE....DAMITA JO was the CHOREOGRAPHER...it was an amazing moment in black culture...

[@freddiemaxie4183]

As a Soul Train Dancer I really enjoyed this episode of Wanda Robinson "I was a Soul Train Dancer. Wanda and I went to Fremont High School and graduated in the class of 1973. We were so Blessed to be in the History of SOUL TRAIN. Great episode Wanda and so many Beautiful memories of You and Eddie Cole Champion True Pathfinders

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

...i watched you ALL...LIKE A HAWK...you were all so funky and creative...and i have to say you all were so influential to a whole generation of black people...the way you all dressed and danced...i THANK GOD for you ALL...

[@roselynholloway7863]

What’s your name

[@msd4743]

NICE!

[@mychannel-zu6tz]

⁠@@roselynholloway7863Her name is Freddie Maxie. She was a Soul Train Dancer from 1973 to 1976 and she was one of the 1st female lockers. Her dance partners were Jimmy Scoo B Doo, Shabba Doo Quinones, Mr. X, Tyrone Swan, Alpha Anderson, Michael James, etc. She was also one of the Butterfly Girls on Soul Train that group consisted of Freddie Maxie, Lisa Jones, Pat Davis, and Fawn Quinones.

[@roselynholloway7863]

@ ok

[@shyman99]

If I owned a time machine, it is Wanda's era on ST that I would be traveling to. There is just something so magical about 1971-1975. The music, the clothes, the hair styles, and of course, the confidence to be a pioneer in sometime so historic. Wanda is royalty to me.

[@tracy4727]

@shyman99 Oh YEAHHH! Those were some of the BEST years ever & forever!!

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Pam grier foxy brown or bernadette the daughter on good times who is more beautiful? Definitely easily bernadette and she's still beautiful and fine!!!

[@conniewebster1498]

Yes, ❤️🧓 the 70s. 🎉

[@Chaunti-ie3db]

Yeah baby the 70's was groovy, can u dig it....

[@N2LADIES55]

Thanks for telling your story, I really enjoyed it. Soul Train is part of Black History.

[@Trinitymakayy]

She so beautiful! I’m happy yall got an interview with her!

[@therootscriedout]

These Soul Train dancer stories just warm the heart..❤❤❤

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@dannyboyd9462]

Me 2 !!!

[@MikeA15206]

Me too. Fascinating!

[@grayscar05]

They looked so glamorous then compared to what young adults look like now. Shes still attractive

[@LotusFlower5312]

I was born in 1970 and for my 70 theme adult birthday party, I dressed up as Wanda Fuller!! She was my favorite dancer and her style was always tight! Thank you for everything you did to shape wonderful memories for me! ❤❤❤

[@DS-ob3gt]

Amazing- black folks dancing, being creative having fun and not being over sexualized!

[@kooliekhy3729]

My great auntie!! Go head wit ya bad self!! It’s funny tryna mimic her moves at the cook outs but no one can do it like auntie. 🙏🏾 thank you soul-train, what a wonderful episode♥️

[@cald4aprps628]

❤❤

[@bombast718]

She's so wholesome. ❤ I miss that.

[@emanuelsanders2030]

I grew up watching Soul Train! The music back then just made you feel good and want to dance, and dance we did! ! ! It was such a simpler time.

[@1990758]

Exactly but don't understand why they will not show reruns on TV

[@judysanders9684]

Love the old school Soul Train dancer.

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Some of the BEST YEARS OF SOUL TRAIN!!! Pam Brown visited FREMONT 7676 S San Pedro for dancers for SOUL TRAIN👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Those were the DAYS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kaleahcollins4567]

This is what these kids today need . Someone needs to make a new show for music and dancing and just peace

[@Cherie-yl4zi]

It's not going to work though because all they do is twerk now but it would be nice to see young people do new dances

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Nope wouldn't work

[@MosesJD86]

💯 it really would make a difference for many of them. It would also help them love and appreciate one another more

[@sirpoppinchuck]

The music is not the same any more it's not danceable music it's foolish rap. I work at a dance studio they are just learning dances from the 90's in Chicago. There's been a trend of all style dance competitions so these kids want to battle . But I do think internationally their dancing more because American dancers are teaching there -Locking, house, hip-hop, wacking, vogueing, some party dances. Then when there's competition always foreigners win because they love American black culture n they're disciplined!! I'm always proud when I see black kids get down because it is our legacy. I grew up up the hill from Mavericks Flat( Overhiil n Slauson) Crenshaw district, Baldwin Hills, Windsor hills, Inglewood, South Central was our stomping ground. We even painted the Crenshaw wall up 2001-20024 I did a Locking character on the wall!!😁😁😁👍🔥🙏🎶🎶🎶

[@jbizz80]

Real dancing still exists.

[@sandradillard7415]

Continue with the soul train dancers...love it. Beautiful

[@mintybadger6905]

It must be nice for all these guys and girls to be able to look back at themselves back when they were slender, gorgeous, and the coolest kids on the planet.

[@twistoffate4791]

Agreed. I wish someone had made video of me dancing the night away with my friends back in the 80s. Back when we all looked our best.

[@marcodesantiago5273]

As a Soul Train Dancer, I have known WANDA FULLER - ROBINSON for many years. After watching this...I know her even better now. I could watch her episode of I WAS A SOUL TRAIN DANCER over and over again 😊

[@MsTexas73]

Hey Marco, Suga, Honey, Baby, Love. LaShawn 🤗💜💫✨

[@scottieking1632]

I'm 66 and I still remember every Saturday morning, back then we went to house party on Friday night and Saturday morning leaning new move. Saturday morning had a feeling to it. The weekend always seems like summer time. Looking at the kids today generation makes me cry. If I Had millions of dollars I would bring back the 60's and 70's for the young people of today. It would be Motown music forever.

[@danadeegan7528]

I'm 66 also😊 Watching Soul Train was one of the highlights of my Saturday's!

[@msd4743]

I'm 44. My parents are 64. I vaguely remember Soul Train but its exciting, and fun to see. I am sad as well for this generation. I try talking to my niece and nephews all the time. Sad for the "role models" they see on social media.

[@TheHighlander2024]

Wanda, thank you so much for the great dancing, memories, fashion, and good old-fashioned fun! 😎🫡👏🏿🙌🏿

[@heathertea2704]

I was a 3rd grader when Soul Train started and Rushed to watch you guys Every Saturday afternoon. So talented.🥰

[@loxsochic]

Love it! She was (and still is) very beautiful. Loved her fashions and everything!

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

Love hearing her story. I always looked forward to see her and Eddie coming down the line. The 70's was my favorite era of Soul Train.

[@Aristocrats1234]

My granddad said to me " Be Proud & Stand Tall" and never ever forget this. "They" stolen us from Africa stripped us from our heritage/original religion through torture & assimilation. However one thing "They" will never take away from us is "Our" Spirit for Dancing. Thanks for sharing. ☮️💟💪🏽✊🏽

[@VettsClass]

Amazing story🙌🏿✨🔥✨💃🏿🪘🪕🪈🥁🎹🎷🎺🎶 Don Cornelius's Soul Train put black culture in the spotlight 👩🏿‍🏫🙌🏿🔥✨ we are the cultural influencers 💃🏿🕺🏿🥁🙌🏿🔥✨

[@stseinyt]

I have watched and hit "Like" on these videos of past dancers, and what I appreciate the most is when they basically say, "It was a family atmosphere"

[@Purpleppleater42]

I loooooove this series!

[@MelodyMaker151]

She is so beautiful. Great segment.

[@sgranny8205]

Love this interview. Seeing Wanda brings back memories of the fashions, dances and music of Soul Train's best years; 1971-1975.

[@kimban5434]

They ate better and danced to stay in shape…bring it back!!!✊🏾💜💜💜

[@chrislaustin]

I was born in 71 and graduated Dorsey High in 89, and while Wanda and her group was a little before my time, I still love hearing and seeing the history. We all grew up in the same areas and many went to the same schools, and I just loving seeing what "life" was like for those who came before me, as well as from those who came after. It's always nice to take a walk down memory lane, especially while wearing some one else's dancing shoes.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Pam grier or bernadette the daughter on good times who is more beautiful? Definitely easily bernadette and she's still beautiful and fine

[@angelalake200]

all i can say is, im extremely grateful for soul train and now to hear the incredible interviews from the amazing people who danced on the show is just so pleasing. thank you for sharing

[@kyralise]

I’m loving this series. I was the HUGEST Soul Train fanatic as a kid. Living in DC where I moved with my single mother from the West Coast. I was going to a newly integrated school and learned all about Black life as a little kid. Soul Train was MAGIC for me. I loved the music and finally got an idea of these kids I went to school with. It was all over after that. We did dance contests and talent shows where I was the only white kid. But I loved every second of it and watching these profiles brings it all back. I can’t stop crying happy tears remembering this sweet period in my life. It was hard actually, but Soul Train and the music and dancers. I lived for it. 😊

[@amaya35]

her friend connie is beautiful as well 😍

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Nice to see Wanda Fuller Robinson...

[@garo3115]

It's a joy to see you again Wanda, listen to you reflect on that wonderful era, you still look lovely!!!!! As I watch, reflect on The set of Soul Train, reminiscing of what life was like like 50 yrs ago, in that space, I must say, I have nothing but beautiful, endelible memories!!!!!! I am enjoying the present, today, it is truly a gift from GOD, life is forever evolving!!!!! The world has dramatically changed, it's nice to know you were part of the positive changes, such as Don Cornileus/all those wonderful, Soul Train dancers!!!!!

[@wendiewhitneydeprisco3663]

I was about 18 years old when I started watching. She is a treasure.

[@astarisborn9820]

What a lovely lady! I’m glad she had such fond memories of soul train. GOD bless her! 💗

[@spiritrodeo]

I love these interviews 💕🚂🕺🏾💃🏽🕺🏻🕺🏽💃🏿💃🏽

[@EsiJua]

Awesome. As a boy in the early 70s through the 90s, I was addicted to Soul Train. 😂😊

[@meandmy2cents309]

I love these stories! It’s astonishing to think you could come on as a 15 year old kid and literally end up traveling the world! Soul Train was truly a once in a lifetime experience!🥰

[@gritzgravy1760]

I loved Wanda's style

[@donaldmclean6714]

You and the whole family of soul train set the tone for the generation of our lives and friends to dance to and in north Carolina, there was teenage folie in Raleigh n.c. ,your show came on last, and I never missed it, truly appreciate what you thought me and friends, thank you for all the dancers and moves God bless rip Don c

[@amaya35]

wanda is so beautiful and well spoken

[@TRACECTRACY-ll7fw]

The best days of SOUL TRAIN WHEN IT WAS ABOUT STEPS AND DANCES WHEN WE GOT OUR STYLE OF CLOTHES FROM HERE IN L A

[@kincamell2]

One of the best shows, ever.

[@OlgaVasquez-v7i]

Nice meeting a legend, love you, Wanda Mae..❤

[@wandarobinson9002]

How is my friend! Happy Than ks giving😅

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

This is a great series! She is so classy! Great story! Keep them coming! ❤😎

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

Wanda Robinson Fuller you are a soul train legend🏆👸🏾⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@cindyann9571]

Thank you, Wanda❤ your experience was amazing. Soul Train was my childhood ❤❤ 70's the best❤❤

[@l.cfootman3259]

This is soooo nostalgic for me!! Looking good Wanda!

[@kaleahcollins4567]

It is awesome having these icons tell their stories. It's messed up how Don treated them. They only got paid with a 2 piece chicken box they weren't allowed to get paid for dancing elsewhere neither.

[@halimahabu-hamda5512]

Love this she’s as beautiful then as now. You can see she’s a beautiful soul.wish we could go back.beautiful memories.

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

I love these stories! Look forward to new ones every time, beautiful.

[@MariettaJames-xb6is]

Robin Power Royal, Rosie Perez, Tiffany Yee, Sandy Hall and Debra Winters, more soul Train dancer story, please?

[@jefferydollison]

Wanda!!! That was Awesome!!! You are so Beautiful!!🥰And your Passion for Dance just comes right through the TV set...Those were the days when my Saturday mornings were scheduled around watching Soul Train before anything else🥰Great interview.😇

[@jeanettebonilla3390]

Oh myyyyyyyy! Girl could DANCE! Dannnnnng 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶 loved when you said, I wouldn’t change a thing I do it all over again!!!! Girl I would too!!! 😂

[@BT4EVER]

This is one of the best ST interviews! May Peace & Blessings follow her. ✌🏿👏🏿

[@bishoptl]

What an absolute gem of a woman. Thank you for this channel and giving everyone today a look at an important time in the culture.

[@miss.izzy_]

Thank you very much for creating such inspiring interviews. It makes me very happy to see all those people who were part of the program and especially in this case, women referents in the history of dance. I was looking forward to having Wanda's interview. I hope you can get the interview with Danita Jo Freeman and Jimmy Foster soon. Love from Spain to the World ♥️

[@eddiethorne6461]

Beautiful person.I would have loved to had danced on the show.All of the dancers speaks so good about their experiences on Soul Train.

[@WaotJay]

Beautiful, great dancer, choreography, and fashion - her and her dance partner! ❤❤

[@kerry-j4m]

YES. Another new STD episode,was pleasantly surprised to see this new episode and it didn't disappoint either. Wanda seems so sweet,kind and mature,what a lady.

[@dontabaltimore1974]

She looks great she last danced on the show almost 50 years ago

[@gasmith7486]

I met Barry at his concert in Miami back in 1973. I was a 15 year old Lily white girl. He spoke just like he sang. I kept telling him how much I loved him and his music and he kept saying, “Thank you Bebe” over and over again with his sultry voice. But back to the video: I love these stories! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ceeceetracey9839]

She was one of my favs

[@southwestmotorcyclerider4644]

Wanda is still beautiful.

[@vashtikelly6837]

ST❤, WANDA DAD LOOKS LIKE ONE OF THE DEBARGES❤❤❤

[@CHEEKSWHITE]

Bae wya

[@kimwilliams1402]

Beautiful,brings back great memories

[@michellewilliams5206]

It seems like the seventies was where its at, so much nostalgia and fun fun fun.

[@wildbloomsings456]

You are just a bright, pure Light! Lovin' your story and I thankh you for sharing and being a part of what gave me sow much nourishment!

[@Goldenchild-k2l]

She was a really good dancer.

[@tiffanyrobinson8785]

It's refreshing to see they had fun with out drama.

[@triviaone1628]

Wanda Robinson....a wonderful interview!!! I SO ENJOYED THIS!!!💙💙😁😁

[@corialston1884]

Keep 'em coming, Soul Train! ✊

[@venom74799]

Women were so incredibly beautiful back then!!!

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

They were! Look how slim they were! The natural beauty! I am from that era and I loved it! ❤😎

[@denises.8203]

😊Thanks Wanda for posting,i feel apart coming up in the '70's

[@michaelmallory1512]

I feel you I went to Washington high school in los Angeles California graduated in1976 I live in Kentucky after my last duty station from the Army.

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

I just love these stories ❤❤❤❤❤ The impact of Soul Train is too much to quantify.

[@wordsofwisdomtvnetwork7488]

WOW I went to Fremont. Class of 1978

[@zacharyspinks6207]

Wanda Robinson is still Beautiful as Ever, Love this Video.❤👍

[@hopeandbreeze]

Love it! Just fly! #soultrain

[@MsTexas73]

Another excellent episode with one of my FAVORITES. Man do I miss chatting DAILY with Wanda and Thelma and a few others over on FB (because I am no longer on FB). 💜💫✨

[@donalddavis6689]

Wanda Robinson ❤️!! You're So Pretty Back In The Day!! And Still To This Day!! Thank You For Your Outstanding Dances!! And All Your SOUL TRAIN 🚂 Dancer's That Followed In Your Footsteps.

[@SoniT]

Beautiful! I love her style and dancing. I miss Soul Train. It was must see TV when I was growing up. I wish that the reruns of Soul Train still aired on TV or KZbin.

[@ShesooBreezy]

Being born and raised in LA is such an obvious, advantage 😭😭😭 . I love these series too. 😙😙😙

[@duelenigma7732]

I wish I knew Soul Train in '71 man, I was 19 and sitting on top of the world but in Canada . Very cool how so many carried onward and upward after this Exciting experience .

[@bridgettthomas258]

Oakland California Love Soul Train ❤❤

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude for sharing. Peace to Joe Tex.

[@tonyaharrod9987]

Listen to what she said. Everything was live back then, no auto-tune and live bands. I miss the 70s and early 80s. My favorite dancers were Damita & Patricia ( butterfly)

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

....i IDOLIZED HER and EDDIE CHAMPION COLE ...i watched them like a HAWK....their routines were always so POLISHED...i still do their moves too....the early to mid 70s was the best period because the emphasis was on SOUL....FUNK...and CREATIVITY....also there was such an emphasis on BLACKNESS...i just THANK GOD FOR THEM...i could see that all the REALLY CREATIVE DANCERS REALLY HUNG OUT WITH EACH OTHER ...i am very surprised that she didn't mention dancing for DIANA ROSS because DAMITA JO FREEMAN...WANDA...EDDIE and one other person danced with DIANA when she first did LAS VEGAS as a SOLO ARTIST...i remember reading all about it in RIGHT ON MAGAZINE...the PHOTOS WERE GREAT.....DAMITA JO CHOREOGRAPHED the SHOW....anyway i am so glad she looks AMAZING...and shared her wonderful experiences of being on SOUL TRAIN...i could see that there was a shift around 1978...a lot of the original dancers had grown up and had to start living adult lives so i didn't see them anymore which made me sad but that's life....i had to grow up to but i am so glad to see some footage and routines i never saw before plus great photos....EXCELLENT LOOK BACK...ON BLACK CULTURE...

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

Great comment! I am 63 and I enjoyed watching every episode back in the day! 😎❤️

[@pamelacarpenter8211]

Miss soul train as today...wish it still come on,or have throwbacks

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

You are right Pamela! I loved the show and watched it from week to week every Saturday when we finished our house work! We had one TV and we had to share it, but all of us agreed that Soul Train was a must watch! Great comment! 😎❤️

[@conniewebster1498]

I wanted to be like the soul train Dancers and their fashion ❤️ i even got myself a small Afro. Their dances and music was the best of all time i quickly pick up on the steps. I missed it when they didnt have it on TV. Great times. Im a dancer now 💃🕺 Dance, Dance, Dance song 🎶 yose, yose ,yose i want to boogie with you.❤🎉

[@Keeng_Aman_Duh]

Thank you, Ms. Wanda Fuller! Gave me wonderful memories!❤ A time when Black people had each other's back.

[@dove6731]

Thank you for your story God bless you 🙏❤️

[@scjonesful]

Grest memories. She was one of my favorites 😍